Your Majesty, please resign again

Chapter 236 Meeting old friends! (Here he comes!)

After Zhang Heng completed the examination and handed the results to Zhao Zhen, he ignored the matter and the rest was not under his control. As for the subsequent supervision, it will probably have to wait until October, and it will not be returned by then.

If it falls under his control, then only God knows.

Zhang Heng returned to the Yushitai. It was the end of the month recently. He had not impeached anyone since he became the Yusheng Zhongcheng. He had to find someone to impeach him.

It's not that Zhang Heng is eager to express himself, but this is the censor's performance appraisal.

The imperial court stipulated that the censor had the power to "hear the news and inform people" and must report to the superiors once a month, which was called "monthly lesson".

However, he must be impeached within 100 days after taking office, otherwise he will be dismissed as a foreign official or be fined, which is called "humiliating Taiwan money".

So, when you become the censor, you can't be a good gentleman even if you want to be a good gentleman. You have to choose someone to impeach you.

Zhang Heng took out the collection of misdeeds of officials from all over the world that he had collected through the embassy and read them carefully.

"...Shuzhou Tongjian...the official is too young to impeach a person like this. Hey, just find someone to deal with him directly."

"...Governor of Jiangling Prefecture...the matter is too small. To insult the people in the legation is to be domineering, but it is not considered a bad deed."

"...Taichang Sentence...This matter is too dirty. Impeachment seems too low for me. Hey, I am having a good time, but the details are not clearly written. The head of the legation is not careful in his work. These dirty things

The details should be written down to warn the world, um... How about... um, just say that I have a friend..."

When Zhang Heng was picking and choosing, trying to find a tall, short, fat and thin person who would be suitable for impeachment, a subordinate official came in and said, "Zhongcheng, Wei Zushun, the transfer envoy of South Beijing Road, would like to see you."

"Wei Zushun, why did he come to me?" Zhang Heng was a little surprised, but he still nodded and said, "Invite him."

Seeing Wei Zushun again, Wei Zushun looked a little flattering, with a smile on his face. He was not as rebellious as the Wei Zushun he first met when Zhang Heng went to the Third Division to be a judge in the household department.

Zhang Heng didn't care too much. Wei Zu was a piece of meat by the way. In order to apply for tax exemption for Chengdu Fulu, he went to Bianjing and went to three offices every day to appeal. Later, he got an advantage and asked him to pay the tax.

At that time, he slipped away faster than anyone else.

Zhang Heng is not disgusted with such people, because although what he does is not in line with the rules, the money does not fall into his own pocket at all, but directly reduces the burden on the people.

In other words, this is a person who is willing to ask for life for the people, although the method does not seem so bright, and even... a bit wretched.

Just like at this moment, Wei Zu smiled like a flower, like a flattering donkey.

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Shuai Wei, this is the Yushitai, not the Third Division. You are not here to get me the tax exemption, are you?"

Wei Zushun waved his hands repeatedly: "That can't be done, that definitely can't be done! It will be as much as it is agreed upon, and it must not be less than a penny, just... hehe..."

Wei Zushun chuckled and said: "...You asked someone to provide advice to me, but I always feel uneasy if I don't come in person to ask for your advice..."

Zhang Heng snorted: "There's nothing wrong with this matter. Giving advice doesn't count. It's just a matter of communicating with each other."

Wei Zushun smiled and said: "Zhongcheng, who doesn't know your talents in the Song Dynasty? You are the real God of Wealth in the Song Dynasty. No one can compare with you. A few words of advice from you are worth thousands of policies of the imperial court. This is what everyone

It’s all recognized.”

Wei Zushun is good at talking. Just a few words made Zhang Heng feel very comfortable, and he even looked at Wei Zushun much more pleasantly: "Wei Shuai, you can ask, and tell me everything you know."

Wei Zushun repeatedly raised his hands: "Thank you, thank you! You're welcome, old man..."

"... Zhongcheng gave Lao Cheng two methods. Lin'an Commercial Bank moved in and opened up the situation with cement, bricks, soap and other goods. Taking advantage of Xiangzhou's location at the intersection of north, south and east, covering Yongxing Military Road, Zizhou Road, Qin

Feng Road, Jinghu area, increase taxes on Jingnan Road;

As for the increase in households and fields, the method of dividing households into reclaiming wasteland was used to take into account both the increase in households and the increase in fields.

In this way, taxes, households, and fields can all meet the standards, but I still feel a little confused..."

Zhang Heng was a little surprised and said: "It doesn't make sense, what do you say?"

Wei Zushun said with some embarrassment: "It's not that I doubt the ability of Lin'an Trading Company, but I believe that one flower blooming alone is not spring, but a hundred white flowers blooming together is spring. The fate of the road is tied to the hands of a trading firm, and the south of Beijing Road is

Not a good thing.

Therefore, I would like to ask Zhang Zhongcheng how to make the commercial and industrial industries within the territory flourish like a hundred flowers and a hundred schools of thought, just like Guangnan East Road and Fujian Road?"

This sounds like he doesn't trust Lin'an Trading Company, but Zhang Heng appreciates Wei Zushun more.

Wei Zushun expressed this idea, which shows that he is not only thinking about his own political achievements, but also sincerely thinking about the people on Jingnan Road.

If Lin'an Commercial Bank is the dominant one on Jingnan Road, it will create a monopoly. Wei Zushun is worried that the people of Jingnan Road will be exploited in this way. This is what a qualified official should think of.

Zhang Heng thought for a while and said: "Xiangzhou is the hub that connects the east, west, north and south. It is a battleground for military strategists and a treasure land for merchants. Wei Shuai can definitely use this advantage to attract investment and introduce many merchants to Xiangzhou.

, it will definitely solve the problem you are worried about.”

Wei Zushun chuckled and said: "I have the same idea, but I know nothing about business, and I don't know any of the big business firms. I wonder if Zhang Zhongcheng can introduce me to me, or even say hello to me, hehe."

Good guy, Tu Qiong Dagger saw that he belongs.

Why is Wei Zushun so confused? He clearly has an idea in his mind and has come to Zhang Heng to find resources!

His heart was cruel, but Zhang Heng was happy to see the success. If there had been many officials like Wei Zushun in the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty would not be what it is today, and Zhang Heng would not be so disappointed with the Song Dynasty.

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "Shuai Wei is serious. Since Marshal Wei wants to do something for the people of South Jingxi Road, I naturally want to accomplish this..."

Zhang Heng thought about it and said: "... I will introduce Fujian merchants, Guangdong merchants and the central bank to Wei Shuai. Fujian merchants and Guangdong merchants can go to Xiangzhou to invest and build various industries, while the central bank supports local commercial banks in Xiangzhou.

In the final analysis, to have foreign aid, local strength must also be available.

Secondly, to develop Xiangzhou, we need to make good use of the Han River, which connects the north and the south. This is the biggest advantage of Jingnan Road, and Jingnan Road needs to make good use of this biggest advantage.

Both Guangdong and Fujian merchants are maritime merchants. They can use their interest in shipping to organize them to set up a shipping company to increase shipping capacity and create a golden waterway around the Han River and the Yangtze River. If Beijing South Road can do this well, the economy will

Taking off is just inevitable.

In addition, I suggest that Wei Shuai look for Xiao Shuai on Jiangnan East Road. There is no shortage of wealthy businessmen on Jiangnan East Road, and they are also looking for a way to break through. If Xiangzhou appears in front of them at this time, it will definitely arouse their great interest.

It also happens that Jiangnan East Road is also a road near the Yangtze River's outlet. One of you is the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and the other is the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. If you can reach cooperation, then the cities along the Yangtze River will become the area covered by Xiangzhou and Jiangning!

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Wei Zushun nodded in agreement, with a smile on his face. He thought that he had come to the right place today. Not only had he found more capital, but Zhang Heng also pointed out the future development path. This is a big deal.

What a good thing!

It can be said that, with Zhang Heng’s guidance, the economy of South Jingxi Road is likely to take off. In a few years, it may even become one of the richest roads in the Song Dynasty!

Wei Zushun left happily, and Zhang Heng was also quite happy. What he said, if it can really make the journey rich, it will benefit millions of people. This is a very happy thing for him.

Since he agreed to Wei Zushun, Zhang Heng immediately introduced him.

Zhang Mazi was in Bianjing. As the contact person between Fujian merchants and Zhang Heng, he would naturally be wherever Zhang Heng went.

The Cantonese businessmen also have a contact, which is Xiong Qinglian, the assistant of Su Bohui of the original Cantonese Business Association.

Zhang Heng told Zhang Mazi, who immediately agreed and took the initiative to organize the dinner party.

Zhang Mazi booked a room in Fanlou and informed Zhang Heng.

After leaving the public house the next day, Zhang Heng went home, changed into regular clothes, and rode a donkey to Fanlou.

Zhang Heng looked at Fan Lou with emotion. He hadn't been to Fan Lou for a long time. He was on Guangnan East Road two years ago, and he didn't come much before that. After he came back, he basically stopped coming, and he didn't know how often he came.

How's Li? Oh, yes, Chang Li's daughter Chang Da is also married, right?

Zhang Heng was quite emotional. In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed, and it felt like things were different and people were different.

But what he didn't expect was that when he entered the Fan Tower, he would be greeted by Chang Da.

It seems that Chang Da has not changed much over the long years, but the gentle girl back then seems to have become much more stable.

"Having met Zhang Zhongcheng, Chang Da is very polite."

Chang Da looked at Zhang Heng with light in her eyes.

Zhang Heng was a little surprised: "Ms. Chang, why are you here? Where is your father?"

Chang Da smiled softly and said: "My father has not been in good health in the past few years, so he doesn't come here often anymore. Now I am basically in charge of Fan House."

"Huh?" Zhang Heng was even more surprised.

Chang Da whispered: "My brother doesn't like these things about welcoming people and sending them off. He has been traveling outside these years. My father is also very angry, but my brother doesn't listen, so I can only let me take care of these things."

matter."

Zhang Heng made a couple of oohs and aahs. He didn't want to ask too much about other people's family affairs, so he could only ask: "I'm here to keep an appointment..."

Chang Da smiled and said: "Zhongcheng, please come with me."

Chang Da led the way, her clothes fluttering, Zhang Heng quickly followed behind, the faint fragrance lingering, making Zhang Heng a little lost in thought, Chang Da took Zhang Heng to the room, there were already many people inside, Chang Da sent him off

He walked to the door and backed away gently.

Zhang Heng collected his thoughts and realized that although he was just a middleman in tonight's banquet, the matter was actually quite important.

Wei Zushun and Xiao Gu were already here. Also present were Zhang Mazi, Xiong Qinglian, and Lu Yining. When they saw Zhang Heng coming in, they all stood up.

Zhang Heng quickly waved his hands and said: "Sit down, everyone, no need to be so polite, Xiao Shuai, I didn't expect you to still be in the capital."

Xiao Gu smiled and said, "I was going to leave today, but yesterday shopkeeper Zhang came over to invite me and said that there were important things to discuss tonight, so I declined the day and left."

Zhang Heng smiled and nodded: "That's a coincidence. How about it, everyone came before me, so they should all be relieved, right?"

Zhang Mazi quickly said: "We just had a chat, but we haven't gone into depth yet."

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Let's serve the food and chat while eating. I'm here to eat today, so you can just chat."

Zhang Mazi hurried out to call the waiter. The food had been prepared long ago. After giving the order, the food and wine came out like water.

Zhang Heng asked everyone to use their chopsticks, but he was not polite and tasted them one by one.

Since Zhang Mazi was the host, he was also the host. He explained the matter in detail. Xiao Gu was very happy when he heard this and immediately agreed, willing to form a business group to go to Xiangzhou to see the opportunities.

Then Xiong Qinglian spoke on behalf of Guangdong businessmen, expressing his willingness to go to Xiangzhou to look at opportunities. If there are good opportunities, he will promote investment.

As for Lu Yining, he also verbally agreed to open a branch in Xiangzhou.

Wei Zushun was very happy and would stand up and propose a toast every time. Whether it was Xiao Gu or Zhang Mazi and Xiong Qinglian, who was just a businessman, they all toasted one by one. He didn't mind putting down his arrogance, and of course he would not leave Zhang Heng as the guide.

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Zhang Heng began to appreciate Wei Zushun more and more.

Wei Zushun is a bit old, but he is not pedantic. Although businessmen are considered legitimate professions nowadays, most officials still have a disdainful attitude towards businessmen.

Even when asking businessmen to do things, it is still like a high-ranking official, but Wei Zushun is willing to put down his pretensions, which is indeed difficult.

Of course, this may be because of himself. Although Lu Yining, Zhang Mazi, and Xiong Qinglian each have their own affiliations, they have always been his supporters, so Wei Zushun did not dare to look down upon them.

But it's already quite good.

Of course, Xiao Gu is also a smart person. When he saw Lu Yining, the female goddess of wealth in the Song Dynasty, and Zhang Mazi and Xiong Qinglian, representatives of Fujian and Guangdong businessmen, he realized that this was also a rare opportunity, and took advantage of an opportunity to

He also picked up the wine and stood up and said: "Wei Shuai has finished playing a round, let me do the rest."

Xiao Gu looked at Zhang Heng while holding the wine. Zhang Heng waved his hand and said with a smile: "Xiao Shuai, you don't need to respect me, just keep talking."

Xiao Gu smiled sheepishly, then looked at Lu Yining and said, "Ms. Lu, I was supposed to honor Zhang Zhongcheng first, but Zhang Zhongcheng doesn't treat me as an outsider, so I'll serve you this glass of wine first."

Lu Yining quickly stood up and said with a smile: "Xiao Shuai, you are a little girl who drinks wine, but I really don't dare to accept it as your tribute. If you want to respect me, I can't drink three glasses in a row!"

Xiao Gu laughed and said: "Ms. Lu, I really have to respect you for this drink. Just now, Commander Wei offered you a toast, and you agreed to go to Xiangzhou to open a branch. I'm also thinking, if I offer you such a drink, can you go to Jiangning?"

Open a branch?”

Xiao Gu stared at Lu Yining closely. Lu Yining was a little confused about whether to laugh or cry. Then he looked at Zhang Heng. Zhang Heng smiled and said: "I don't care about business matters, but a big man like Xiao Shuai wants to toast you a glass of wine. This glass of wine

Isn’t it worth your investment?”

Lu Yining smiled bitterly and said: "Zhong Cheng has already said so. What else can the young lady say? I can only let it be at my mercy. However, the young lady cannot drink this toast, so I still wish you the best."

Xiao Gu was overjoyed: "As long as you are willing to go, you can say whatever you want. Forget it, I'll have three drinks! I promise you, Mrs. Lu, that as long as you go, no official in Jiangning will dare to extort money!"

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Lu Yining smiled: "Don't be like this, let's just have one drink. If everyone drinks three drinks, I'm afraid we won't be able to leave for Jiangning tomorrow."

Xiao Gu said boldly: "If you can't, you can't. You can go the day after tomorrow. If we can drag you all to Jiangning, this wine will not be in vain!"

When Wei Zushun heard this, he immediately became anxious: "Hey, Xiao Shuai, you are taking the spotlight. This banquet tonight is to solve the problem of South Jingxi Road..."

Xiao Gu chuckled: "Wei Shuai, you asked me to do something, and I agreed, but Jiangnan East Road also needs to be developed. You can't just do your own thing and ignore my affairs. If you want to do this, I won't care."

Got it!"

Wei Zushun was speechless upon hearing this, and then looked at Zhang Heng as if asking for help.

Zhang Heng took a sip of the wine, experienced the fermentation of the wine in his mouth, swallowed it, and then said with a smile: "Wei Shuai, what's so confusing about this? Since it's cooperation, naturally the more people working together, the better. The more people there are, the greater the power."

Well.

Moreover, the financial resources of Guangdong and Fujian merchants are beyond your imagination. Although Xiangzhou is important, it is too small and may not be able to afford it.

But if Beijing South Road and Jiangnan East Road cooperate together, and cooperate with Guangdong and Fujian businessmen, the prospects will be brighter.

Beijing South Road and Jiangnan East Road work together to build a Yangtze River Economic Belt. Even if all the prefectures and counties along the Yangtze River join in this idea, it will be enough to support it. The more people join, the more Xiangzhou will become a transportation hub.

Prosperity!"

When Zhang Heng said this, Wei Zushun immediately understood and smiled like a flower.

Xiao Gu quickly struck while the iron was hot, toasted with Zhang Mazi and Xiong Qinglian, and invited them to invest in Jiangnan East Road, thus finalizing the matter.

Zhang Heng only focused on the general direction. Seeing that the matter was settled, he was almost full, so he stood up and left, letting the others continue to discuss, and left the room.

As soon as she left the room, she saw Chang Da standing nearby. When she saw him coming out, she quickly ran over and supported Zhang Heng: "Zhongcheng, you're not drunk, are you?"

The faint fragrance of Chang Da lingered in Zhang Heng's mouth and nose, and he felt surprisingly peaceful. It seemed that he had returned to the summer many years ago, when Chang Da took him to participate in polo.

Zhang Heng smiled and said, "I just had a few drinks, so I'm not drunk."

Hearing this, Chang Da quickly let go of her hand, but looked a little reluctant to let go, and then said: "You always drink, why don't you go to my place and have a cup of hot tea to relieve your hangover?"

There is nothing wrong with meeting old friends. Zhang Heng smiled and nodded.

Chang Da was overjoyed and quickly led the way.

(End of chapter)